Saturday, March 30, 2019

National/Federal Communities of Practice

Government Services Administration
The GSA assists federal workers in obtaining workplace childcare facilities. I chose this community of practice due to my support of quality childcare options working-class families. Too often the working class is forgotten in terms of affordable and accessible childcare options for their children.
https://www.gsa.gov/resources-for/citizens-consumers/child-care/child-care-services

FEMA
FEMA provides child care assistance to families that have experienced disaster-related financial burden. I chose this community of practice due to the increasing amount of natural disasters affecting families all over the nation.
https://www.fema.gov/media-library/assets/documents/133703

Department of Family and Children Services
DFCS is an essential community of practice that protects the health and safety of all children. The well-being of children is always at the forefront of my work within this field, hence why I chose this community of practice.
https://dfcs.georgia.gov/private-agencies

DFCS Field Program Specialist
This sole responsibility of the person in this position is to monitor the health and well-being of children and families within a specific region. In order to obtain this position, I would need a related  Masters degree and two years of supervisory experience.



1 comment:

  1. Hi Shabreka, you have chosen great jobs! Does FEMA have any special requirements in order for families to receive assistance? How effective are they in reaching families throughout the states after disasters? I love the work of DFC because of their goals and mission. Their vision, goals, and missions aligns with my passion for helping others.

    Thanks for sharing!

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